Maintenance Engineer

Planet Pharma; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for a 12-month temporary role at their Rhymney facility. This position is crucial for ensuring the seamless operation of manufacturing assets through planned and reactive maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical systems and experience with clean room environments. You will play a key role in integrating new technologies, diagnosing issues, and maintaining health and safety standards. Join this dynamic team to contribute to continuous improvement efforts and make a significant impact in the medical equipment and pharmaceutical sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Diagnose and solve electrical and mechanical issues.
• Log and record breakdowns in the maintenance management system.

Skills

Understanding of clean room controls

Broad experience in Electrical Systems

Proficiency in PC skills (Word, Excel)

Knowledge of 18th Edition IEE Regulations

Familiarity with PLCs and SCADA systems

Experience with CMMS systems like Maximo

Tools

MS Project

CAD

Job description

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Maintenance Technician (12-Month Temporary Role)

Location: Rhymney Manufacturing Facility

Role Overview: The client is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for a 12-month temporary role to cover a secondment. This key position involves front-line maintenance and breakdown response on a rotating shift pattern, ensuring the continuous operation of the client's manufacturing assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Integrate new machinery/technology into operations.
• Diagnose and solve electrical and mechanical issues.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met during interventions.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and GMP.
• Issue permits and host service contractors post-training.
• Contribute to electrical specifications and safety evaluations.
• Record engineering changes and update drawings.
• Support maintenance strategies and recording systems.
• Log and record breakdowns and corrective actions in the maintenance management system.

Skills & Experience:

• Understanding of clean room or controlled environment controls (HVAC, Humidity, Pressure Cascades).
• Broad experience in Electrical Systems, Operations, and Maintenance.
• Proficiency in PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; MS Project, CAD preferred).
• Knowledge of 18th Edition (BS-7671) IEE Regulations.
• Familiarity with PLCs and SCADA systems is advantageous.
• Compex training/awareness is desirable.
• Experience with CMMS systems like Maximo.

Join the client to ensure the seamless operation of their Rhymney facility and contribute to their continuous improvement efforts!

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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